Convair F-102Convair F 102A Delta Dagger airplane model. The primary mission of the F 102 was to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft. It was the world's first supersonic all weather jet interceptor and the USAF's first operational delta wing aircraft. The F 102 made its initial flight on Oct. 24, 1953 and became operational with the Air Defense Command in 1956. At the peak of deployment in the late 1950's, F 102s equipped more than 25 ADC squadrons. Convair built

and a hoist for pickups and deliveries without the need to land

the KC-10 has additional fuel cells in the lower fuselage

a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics

A secondary mission was to investigate the use of new materials such as titanium and to explore new construction techniques

The Northrop B-2 Spirit

Wingspan: 12 inches

use the T-37B

Chinooks often expend the majority of their flight hours on these latter missions

The Italian Navy used the AV-8B Harrier as a single-seat

Eastern Airlines Douglas DC-3 airliner model

The Lockheed Martin JSF is designed for versatility and standardization

The Navy asked Douglas to develop a carrier-based night fighter in 1946